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From career milestones to new releases, big announcements and little big moments, Billboard editors cover the exciting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the world of Latin music this week.
Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito Live Stream
Karol G is set to conclude her history-making Mañana Sera Bonito world tour in Madrid on July 23. To conclude the tour, the Colombian superstar has announced that she will be livestreaming the concert on her YouTube channel for fans around the world to watch.
In an emotional Instagram post on Friday (July 12), Karol wrote in Spanish: “It's time to close an unforgettable chapter in our lives. This album has been more than songs, a journey of overcoming, aspirations, motivation and a bandage to the soul. Every stadium we've entered has vibrated with the beautiful emotions that each of you brought and we've had the opportunity to fill the hearts of thousands of people around the world. We are about to hold the last concert of this tour. It's true that it's hard to say goodbye to something that means so much to all of us, but the time has come and we want to celebrate together! The final concert on July 23 will be streamed live on my YouTube channel so everyone around the world can tune in and celebrate this beautiful thing that we've built together.”
Check out the sweet video featuring Iker from her original “Mañana Será Bonito” tour announcement below:
Chiquis marries Emilio Sanchez
“To infinity and beyond,” Chiquis captioned her wedding photos. The Mexican-American star shared photos from the ceremony, in which she officially became husband and wife with her longtime partner, photographer Emilio Sanchez, to her more than six million followers on Instagram. Chiquis looked stunning in a strapless white wedding dress with a long veil. Sanchez also shared the photo with the caption, “This is my wife.” The couple announced their engagement last year.
Shakira at the Copa America
After rumors circulated that Shakira would perform at the Copa America final, it has now been officially confirmed that the Colombian superstar will perform on Sunday (July 14) when Argentina and Colombia compete for the championship. Shakira will sing during halftime of the match, scheduled for 8pm ET at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, with an expected crowd of around 54,000. Her song “Puntería” featuring Cardi B is the official song of Televisa Univision's CONMEBOL coverage of the 2024 Copa America.
“Shakira is an extraordinary South American star who has captivated the entire world,” CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said in a statement. “Her songs are sung and danced to in every corner of the planet and her art has become a global phenomenon loved by millions across borders. We are confident that her performance at Copa America USA 2024 will elevate a message of wholesome passion and unity through sport.”
Premios Heat Conference
Billboard was on hand at the 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards and Conference for an hour-long discussion on how artists can optimize their relationships with global music publications. Moderated by Colombian journalist Lina Cáceres, Billboard's Latin Assistant Editor Jessica Roiz and Social Media Manager Ingrid Fajardo attended the event in Punta Canta, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday (July 10) to talk about the editorial and social aspects of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español, as well as what to look out for when making a formal pitch. During the masterclass, Roiz and Fajardo also spoke about using social media to grow your music, investing in and believing in your art, and the importance of building a solid fanbase in your home country first and foremost. Among the audience were up-and-coming artists, managers, journalists, and Diana Montes, founder of the Heat Latin Music Awards and 2023 Billboard Latin Power Player.
From left: Lina Caceres, Jessica Royce, Ingrid Fajardo Carlos Zambrano/Heat Latin Music Awards